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ACHIEVEMENTS
01
NSW Music Festivals Act Review
After years of AFA advocacy, the NSW Music Festivals Act was amended, removing the restrictive “Subject Festival” label and granting organisers the right to appeal unreasonable user-pays fees.
02
New Revive Live Grants by Federal Government
The AFA’s advocacy led to the Revive Live funding being extended for one year in 2024-25 Budget. Offering up to $250,000 per event, this funding provided crucial financial support to festivals and live music organisers as they faced rising costs and economic challenges — directly addressing key issues we have long championed.
03
First-ever national research into Australia's festival sector.
After years of AFA advocacy, the NSW Music Festivals Act was amended, removing the restrictive “Subject Festival” label and granting organisers the right to appeal unreasonable user-pays fees.
04
NSW Music Festival Roundtable
We co-chair the legislated NSW Music Festival Roundtable with equal Government and Industry representatives, providing a forum for members to engage with regulatory agencies.
05
Pill Testing in Victoria
The Victorian Government introduced new laws to allow pill testing at music festivals, a significant step towards improving safety for festival-goers. The AFA continues to engage with stakeholders in Victoria to ensure these measures are effectively implemented, helping to create safer environments at festivals across the state.
06
Advocacy
We appeared to give evidence at numerous Senate Committee hearing into COVID-19 and the new National Cultural Policy.
07
Funding
Alongside the Australian Music Industry Network, we launched the ilostmygig website in early 2020, receiving 12,000 submissions in just over 4 weeks.
08
Harm Reduction
We received NSW Health funding to develop Harm Minimisation Training programs for festival staff, suppliers and patrons – www.partysafe.com.au
09
Covid Recovery Funding
We delivered a $25 million economic recovery package for festivals in New South Wales after the 2021 NSW lockdown.
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